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Kentucky has a long history of coal mining disasters. These are 5 of the deadliest
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe collapse of an 11-story coal mining plant in Martin County left two workers trapped under the...
From extinct to tourism boom: Elk thrive atop reclaimed coal mines in Eastern Kentucky
Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer via Yahoo News· 3 months agoThirty years ago, spotting one of the goliath-size, deer-like creatures in the Eastern Kentucky...
What can replace coal’s impact in Eastern Kentucky economy? These industries are growing
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo Finance· 4 weeks agoJustin Phillips, of Letcher County, had worked at fast-food restaurants and convenience stores for...
History of this Kentucky city tied to coal, but solar project is a nod to the future
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThe history of Middlesboro is tied up with coal, but a new installation in the city is a step toward...
Kentucky flood victims sue coal company claiming ‘ticking time bomb’ violations worsened disaster
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years agoDevastating flooding in eastern Kentucky this summer left at least 38 people dead, and communities...
Now hiring: Eastern Kentucky solar project aiming to be economic driver in coal country
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 8 months agoA massive, long-awaited solar project in Martin County will soon begin the process of hiring nearly...
Site of fatal Eastern Kentucky coal tipple collapse was in the process of being reclaimed
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe complex in Martin County where a coal tipple collapsed Tuesday night during disassembly, killing...
Kentucky flooding: Gov. Andy Beshear wonders 'why we keep getting hit.' 4 experts explain
The Courier Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoIn February 2020, heavy rain caused flooding across Central and Eastern Kentucky, and mudslides in...
Kentucky Floods Destroyed Homes That Had Been Safe for Generations. Nobody's Sure What to Do Next
Time via Yahoo News· 2 years agoFlooding in downtown Jackson, Kentucky on July 29, 2022. Credit - Michael Swensen—Getty Images All...
Here’s how $26 million will be used for job, infrastructure projects in Eastern Kentucky
Lexington Herald-Leader via Yahoo News· 7 months agoTourism, training and infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the economy in Eastern Kentucky coal...